Artistic Approach

As a lace-maker, the process of creation is the part that Véronique Louppe prefers and enjoys. It nourishes the passion of this artist lace-maker.

The artistic approach of Véronique Louppe consists of creating lace of new design with which the function, the shape, the dimensions and the unusual materials, transforms the image we have of lace. Through this approach, she wants to demonstrate the possibility of innovation in the field of bobbin lace, keeping within the traditional techniques and tools.

One can appreciate from the outset, that three-dimensional vision underlies her creative approach. Her piece ‘’Envol’’ (Taking Flight) created in 2004 is a sculpture utilizing a convex design. This creation is the result of intense research involving the use of metal threads and the utilization in three-dimensional form, thereby creating a huge vista of unique design possibilities.

Bobbin Lace

Bobbin lace is one of many different techniques of lace making. It is woven thread by thread, intricately crossed successively. The threads are wound onto wooden bobbins of various shapes and forms. To produce bobbin lace it is necessary to work with a bobbin pillow to which a rigid pattern is fixed and the lace is created using pins. The pattern guides the lace-maker as to the placement of the pins which hold the threads in place to achieve the design desired. Bobbin lace is an art that cannot be rushed, but when completed is very rewarding.